The rock group Kiss will make its first stop in the area in more than 15 years when it plays a Wells Fargo Arena show in August. / SPECIAL TO THE REGISTER

Kiss, Def Leppard show slated for Aug. 20 in Des Moines

Kiss and Def Leppard will be touring together this year and Des Moines is on the list. The classic rock acts will stop at Wells Fargo Arena Aug. 20.

Kiss is celebrating 40 years as a band and is also being inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. The group’s hits include “Rock And Roll All Nite,” “Detroit Rock City,” “Calling Dr. Love” and “Beth.” But don’t expect to hear that last one at the show; Peter Criss isn’t with the band anymore. Kiss last played the area in 1997 at Hilton Coliseum in Ames.

Def Leppard is a British group known for the hits “Pour Some Sugar on Me,” “Armageddon It” and “Love Bites.” The group played at Wells Fargo Arena in 2012 on the “Rock of Ages” tour.

Acts announced for Nitefall on the River series

Performers have been announced for part of the Nitefall on the River concert series at Simon Estes Amphitheater in downtown Des Moines.

Advance tickets go on sale Friday at www.ticketfly.com for these five dates. Tickets will also be available at Wooly’s, 504 E. Locust St., with no service fees, cash only, from noon to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.

All concerts begin at 8 p.m. Advance tickets range from $15 to $26, with an extra $5 charge the day of the show.

Blue October and Terraplane play May 24; Hairball is the act scheduled for May 29. The Nadas will perform June 6. Needtobreathe and Foy Vance will play June 10, with Fitz & The Tantrums taking the stage July 29.

More performers and dates will be announced soon, according to the press release.

A cappella acts to sing June 6 at Hoyt Sherman Place

A cappella acts Under the Streetlamp and Gentleman’s Rule will perform June 6 at Hoyt Sherman Place. Tickets are $49.50 and go on sale Friday through Ticketmaster.

Under the Streetlamp is composed of former “Jersey Boys” cast members and recently had a special on PBS. Gentleman’s Rule is from the creator of Straight No Chaser and also recently had its first PBS special.